Controls Engineering Specialist
US$74,500 – US$166,000 / yr base salary
Posted 7 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Controls Engineering Specialist – Battery Pack Assembly”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$74,500 – US$166,000 / yr |
|---|
Study levelAssociate degree
Field of studyAutomation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Study levelBachelor's
Controls Engineering Specialist – Battery Pack Assembly
Location: Jeffersonville, IN (Remote to start, then On-site)
About Sustainable Talent
At Sustainable Talent, we build high-performing teams that match our clients' goals and values. We are partnering with a leading global automotive manufacturer to staff a brand-new battery pack assembly plant in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This is a rare chance to help build a greenfield operation from the ground up.
The Opportunity
As Engineering Specialist, Controls, you will help launch and run a new battery pack assembly plant. You will drive controls best practices, automation programming and equipment troubleshooting to hit safety, quality and production goals. You will play a key role in the design, installation, validation and continuous improvement of automated systems, covering PLCs, robotics, vision, fastening, welding and conveyors. You will work with IT, Manufacturing Engineering and production teams to solve problems, implement engineering changes, and capture lessons learned that shape future programs.
The role starts remotely and moves onsite in Jeffersonville, Indiana. During construction, you may attend onsite meetings or work from a temporary onsite office. It requires flexibility to work all shift schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays.
What You'll Do
- Ensure adherence to Key Unifying PRocesses (KUP), Safety Operating Systems (zero injuries), and Quality Operating System (zero defects) practices
- Use Andon and FIS (Factory Information Systems) data to prioritize work, monitor cycle times and drive 100% flow
- Identify, implement and train others on Controls Best Practices, Enablers and Change Control Processes
- Act as the liaison with IT on controls/IT interface issues, including integration with FIS, Error Proofing, QWX and QTS systems
- Review, approve and update engineering drawings; monitor software specifications and coordinate OEM training as needed
- Resolve issues during machine build, installation and production, including PLC programs, HMI screens and automation downtime
- Set up and maintain industrial barcode scanners and printers
- Run off equipment against supplier and plant specifications to validate capability, robustness and safety
- Support process design and FMEAs so production systems meet performance targets
- Coordinate installation timing and documentation with plant and Manufacturing Engineering teams
- Capture lessons learned and apply them to new programs and existing standards